As parents, we spend most of the year looking forward to the Summer holidays. And yet, dreading them in equal measure. The positive is six weeks spending time with our beloved offspring. The negative is six weeks spending time with our beloved offspring. So, with the help of my four and six year old, here…
Summer holidays. The bane of our lives or six precious weeks with our beloved offspring. As a work from home mum, I have mixed emotions as the summer break creeps up on us. It’s going to be tough trying to work and entertain the kids full time. But at the same time, I’m looking forward to it….
Update – March 2019: My 2019 Easter what’s on post is now live. Head over to the new post for up to date information on things to do in the West Midlands Easter Holidays 2019. The Easter holidays are one of my favourite times of the year. We’re not busy, the weather is improving and it’s…
Well, the mystery of the spotty child continues. I woke up this morning and the rash had faded, to the point that I was certain it was nothing – you could hardly see it. Off we went to playgroup. By the time we got home at lunchtime, Libby was looking like SuperTed’s mate again. We’re…
I’m very aware of how much both girls are growing up and changing each week, but occasionally something really makes me stop and think about it. This week, the trigger has been lots of talk about school. I overheard a conversation earlier in the week about the problem parents face when taking school age children…